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Belfast burns in night of ‘thuggery’ after knife attack

<p>Investigators work at the site of a car bomb which killed a driver in Balashikha outside Moscow</p>

Moscow car bomb kills Putin’s ammunition chief

Gunmen fire at cargo ship near key trade route as Iran threatens to pull out of peace talks

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First people jailed following violent disorder at Henry Nowak police protest

<p>Douglas Carswell and Nigel Farage</p>

My daughter was asked to leave her school over my pro-Brexit stance, former MP claims

<p>Douglas Carswell and Nigel Farage</p>

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My daughter was asked to leave her school over my pro-Brexit stance, former MP claims

<p>Recent revelations about Ben Stokes and a nightclub altercation cast a shadow over </p>

What is really behind Ben Stokes’s boozing – and why does it now feel personal?

Comment: Stokes’ act of stupidity has embarrassed England at the worst moment

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<p>We still have a hostage policy that imposes no accountability on the perpetrators and puts all the burden on the victims</p>

I spent six years in Iranian jail – the UK is failing the Foremans in exactly the same way

Exclusive: Britain has spent £1m holding stalker at centre of prisoner swap plea

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Trump’s handling of the economy hits new low with Americans, says poll

New NHS radiotherapy set to ‘transform’ treatment for thousands of men with prostate cancer

<p>Madonna leads the steamy scene in a video that reaches every part of culture</p>

The hidden messages in Madonna’s video – and what she’s trying to say

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<p>Motorists drive past a car damaged by a landslide triggered by the earthquake in Barangay Kapatan, Sarangani province, Philippines, on 10 June 2026</p>

Philippines earthquake displaces 32,000 as tsunami fears send people fleeing homes

<p>Medics take Dawa Sherpa, a mountain guide who had been missing for several days in the Everest region, for treatment after he arrived at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, 4 June 2026</p>

A sherpa was left for dead on Everest. Now out of ICU, his survival story raises new questions

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Fuller’s boss slams ‘government interference’ for pub closures

Fuller’s boss slams ‘government interference’ for pub closures

Chargers sold by major retailers ‘pose fire and electric shock risks’

Tea is good for health but the way you drink it matters, study says

World Cup

<p>There are plenty of problems with the 2026 World Cup</p>

Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup

<p>Didier Deschamps will leave France after the World Cup after reaching the last two finals </p>

The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality

How to watch every World Cup 2026 game in the UK

Gary Lineker’s Netflix World Cup is underway — but his rival is not the BBC

Europe: The Way Back

<p>Donald Trump with former prime minister Theresa May</p>

Kim Darroch

The US thought ‘keystone cops’ were responsible for Brexit ‘self-harm’

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<p>Boris Johnson poses with his wife Carrie while the pair work with clay</p>

In Focus

Don’t be fooled by Johnson’s tragic life – he’s dreaming of a comeback

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John Curtice

Brexit failed to live up to voter expectations – they want to go back

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<p>Marina Wheeler with then-husband and Vote Leave campaigner Boris Johnson leaving a polling station in 2015</p>

Marina Wheeler

I don’t regret supporting Brexit but the EU must stop punishing the UK

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Features

<p>Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’</p>

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day has action that will leave you breathless

Emily Blunt shines in an exquisitely entertaining ride, which tangles with politics, big business and religious faith

Steven Spielberg on theory that Disclosure Day is classic film sequel

<p>Anna Faris and Regina Hall in ‘Scary Movie’</p>

film

Scary Movie deserves more love than it’s getting

<p>Gareth Southgate has raised the alarm about a lack of male role models</p>

Gareth Southgate’s masculinity doc fails for same reason as the rest

<p>Wreckage of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lies at the site where the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, 12 June 2025</p>

Survivors of Air India disaster reveal they were ‘forced to return to clear up crash site’

<p>‘People know me as an actor, but I spend much more time writing’: Jemaine Clement in ‘Alice and Steve’</p>

Deadpan genius Jemaine Clement on age-gap comedy Alice and Steve

Addison Rae and the xx lend We Love Green the clout to rival Primavera

‘You can be my sugar mummy’: Why female homeowners are closing the door on dating

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<p>Kim Kardashian’s lack of awareness around certain F1 traditions has made for awkward viewing – but some couples will know this type of dance all too well </p>

Sorry, Kim: In your other half’s world, you have to play by the rules

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<p>Southgate suggests that dads and granddads, mentors and youth leaders are key to undoing the damage public figures like Andrew Tate are doing</p>

lifestyle

Southgate can take on the likes of Andrew Tate, but only if other men stand up too

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<p>Clare Jefferies, right centre, with her parents and her husband, whom she had to take care of as they grew older</p>

‘I just wanted it to be over’: The midlife struggle of parent care

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<p>Jane Green: ‘I was 50 years old and had no idea who I was’</p>

Jane Green: I had become so lonely in my ‘perfect’ marriage – I had to walk away

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<p>John Ternus has taken over from the longstanding CEO Tim Cook at a crucial time in the tech company’s existence</p>

It’s the new Apple CEO’s first big outing. He is about to answer a very big question

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What the woman in the bookshop really thinks of you

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The lost generation? I run a care business and I’d love young people to work for us

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Bulletin

<p>The new-look Fifa World Cup 2026 pre-match ceremony</p>

Canada’s World Cup opening ceremony - 5 things you need to know

Rachel Reeves says the government may need to raise taxes – here’s why

<p>Shakira will perform at the opening ceremony</p>

Mexico World Cup opening ceremony – here’s everything you need to know

<p>Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to officiate at matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was denied entry to the United States, is received as he arrives in Mogadishu</p>

White House explains why it denied Somali referee entry for World Cup

When does the World Cup 2026 start and finish?

Philippines hit by aftershocks after devastating earthquake kills 45

Jonathan Bailey compared to Bond as he becomes the new ‘Martini Man’

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Finding the words: How to talk to children about grief

<p>Nestled in between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica’s lush environs have something for everyone</p>

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From adventure and luxury to wellness and nature, uncover Costa Rica

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Sport

<p>UFC president and CEO Dana White ringside at a recent boxing event</p>

Don’t be fooled by UFC White House – Dana White’s product is suffering

Comment: The glamour of this event could not be in starker contrast to the UFC fight cards of recent times

<p>Serena Williams, right, made a winning comeback in partnership with Victoria Mboko, left</p>

The moment Serena Williams sparked a gentle tennis comeback into life

England taking caution to ‘build up’ Bukayo Saka claims Thomas Tuchel

Itoje left out of England training squad ahead of summer tour

<p>Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain</p>

Stokes pondering England captaincy future after nightclub incident

<p>Raducanu defeated the qualifier Anna Blinkova to set up a second-round match with Sorana Cirstea</p>

Raducanu finds ‘clarity’ after beginning Queen’s with thumping win

<p>Jo Yapp is the first head coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team</p>

New head coach Yapp insists Women’s Lions will draw from all unions

<p>Panama’s away kit doesn’t fare too well in our list...</p>

World Cup 2026 kits: Every home and away shirt ranked and rated

Travel

<p>A burned out Gilder bus on Newtownards Road in east Belfast after violence erupted on Tuesday night</p>

Is it safe to travel to Belfast? Police advice after violent protests

<p>Discover the delights of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque towns and villages</p>

8 most beautiful Cotswold towns and villages you must visit

<p>It is not too late to grab a cruise bargain for this summer and beyond</p>

I’m a cruise expert and these are the 14 best deals for 2026

<p>UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am if any of the home nations reach the knockout stages</p>

Best pubs and outdoor screens to watch the 2026 World Cup in London

<p>Aircraft are generally required to be fully evacuated in 90 seconds or less</p>

Overhead compartments could be locked during flights

Can I book a package holiday to Jordan for this year?

Four underrated World Cup cities you shouldn’t overlook

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'They give you the award before you know if you've won': James Marriott on his surprise UK number one

James Marriott reveals poignant story behind his number one album

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer makes toilet cameo in new Madonna short film

Man seen throwing chairs at police during Henry Nowak protest charged

Gary Lineker says ‘annoyed’ Cristiano Ronaldo no longer speaks to him

Cardi B performs at the NBA Finals in New York City

Charles Barkley goes viral over Cardi B NBA Final show reaction

Lisa Nandy slams ‘arrogant’ Clive Lewis in clash over Makerfield

Emmerdale star sends message to fans after ‘distressing’ episode

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<p>It’s a cost-effective way to keep cool</p>

John Lewis’s £12 handheld fan will help you beat the heat

<p>The Meaco fan won over our air quality expert</p>

Household Appliances

This £100 fan is ‘powerful enough’ to cool a whole room

<p>I got my hands on the new multi-styler ahead of its launch</p>

Dyson’s latest airwrap surpasses all other hair tools I’ve used

<p>Currys Clearance, AO Outlet and Amazon Renewed all sell the latest sets </p>

The best refurbished TV deals to shop before the World Cup

<p>These products are packed with nutrients and minerals that rapidly restock the body’s reserves</p>

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Best electrolytes 2026, tested by a fitness expert

Sports Equipment & Accessories

Best home pilates equipment 2026, tried and tested

13 best face tanners 2026: Reviewed by a tanning addict

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'I have an ethical responsibility': Trump donor called 'liar' on national TV over false election claim

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Not a football fan? These top new TV shows offer perfect World Cup viewing alternatives

science-tech

Tiny Velociraptor relative discovered in China that glided like a flying squirrel

politics

New York Knicks' 13-game winning streak is over – and there's only one person people blame

celebrities

Rivals season 2: When does the show return and what was teased in latest trailer?

celebrities

Kanye West pours milk on wife Bianca Censori in controversial new music video

sport

Infantino silent as US denies Somalian referee historic World Cup moment

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